Ranvir Shorey on returning for ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla 2’: ‘I didn’t want to be the reason the Khosla family couldn’t reunite’ | Hindi Movie News
Nearly two decades after the original 2006 cult classic won hearts, Ranvir Shorey is officially reuniting with the Khosla family for the much-anticipated sequel, ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla 2’. Shorey, who portrays the volatile yet endearing Balwant “Bunty” Khosla, recently shared that his participation was contingent on the return of the original “pillars” of the franchise, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani.
‘Khosla Ka Ghosla 2’ and loyalty to the original cast
Ranvir is currently filming ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla 2’ and admits he agreed to the sequel only after confirming that Anupam Kher and Boman Irani were returning. Calling them the backbone of the franchise, he explained to Mid Day, “I didn’t want to be the reason the Khosla family couldn’t get back together,” highlighting how important the original ensemble was to him.
Ranvir Shorey on Saurabh Shukla
Ranvir Shorey is currently seen reprising his quirky gangster role Chhota Davan in season two of ‘Bindiya Ke Bahubali’ on Amazon MX Player. The show also features veteran actor Saurabh Shukla as his on-screen father, marking yet another collaboration between the two actors who share a long-standing personal and professional bond.Shorey shares a deep admiration for Saurabh Shukla, whom he met through their common friend and actor Rajat Kapoor. Speaking about their relationship to Mid-Day, he said, “Saurabh is older than me in every possible way, experience, talent, and wisdom. There’s a very older brother vibe, which I have with Saurabh. I not only enjoy spending time, but I also look forward to it. It’s a learning and fun experience for me.” Their connection has remained strong through years in the industry.
Ranvir Shorey on losing work for being unfiltered
In an industry increasingly driven by social media popularity, Ranvir believes his outspoken personality may have affected his career trajectory. Addressing the issue candidly, he shared, “Of course, I have no concrete evidence or conclusive proof of this. But I think it does affect how you are perceived in the business. But it’s one life, bro; I do not want to be boxed up. I don’t want to toe the line. I don’t want to live a life where I feel like my opinions have to lick somebody’s feet.”Having started out in television before moving into films and OTT platforms, Ranvir acknowledges how drastically the industry has evolved. “I think there are far more opportunities today in the world of filmmaking. And the flip side to that is that there is far more competition also,” he says, reflecting on the shifting dynamics of casting and content creation.
Ranvir Shorey on standing by quality content
Though widely loved for his comic timing, Ranvir believes meaningful writing and strong storytelling matter more than ever in today’s content-heavy landscape. Commenting on the struggles behind the scenes, he said, “People don’t realise how much goes on behind the scenes. What actors, directors, and writers struggle with, you cannot imagine. The kind of egos you have to deal with just to be able to do the kind of work you want to do,” signing off on a note that reflects both realism and resilience.
More about ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’
Directed by Dibakar Banerjee and written by Jaideep Sahni, the comedy film stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parvin Dabas, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, and Tara Sharma in the lead roles. The movie was released in theaters in September 2026. Over the years, the film achieved a cult status among the audience.
